Oil & gas news
Solar energy boom hits coal and gas-fired power plants in Germany and the Netherlands
RWE will reduce generating capacity at its coal and gas-fired power plants by 3100 MW, in response to solar energy boom.
STATS Group completes hydrotest and weld test on Gulf project
STATS Group has completed hydrostatic testing services on behalf of a major Gulf States operator
Huntly East coal mine stays open, but Solid Energy will cut jobs
Solid Energy keeps New Zealand coal mine open but proposes further reduction in Waikato jobs in response to depressed global coal market.
Dispelling well perforation myths - Part 2
Part two of GEODynamics' article dispelling the myths of well perforation
Latin America - a growing force in shale gas development?
Shale gas development in Latin America has been inspired by the shale boom in the US: countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela will undoubtedly pursue opportunities to make shale production a viable and competitive option in the future.
Perforating myths and misconceptions
Matt Bell, GEODynamics, USA, dispels some myths surrounding well perforations and sets us on the right track (Part One)
Jan De Nul Group orders new multipurpose vessel
Jan de Nul order new trenching and offshore support vessel for delivery in 2015
Understanding your supply chain
Martin Christie, Bettercoal, UK, offers an insight into this great new industry initiative that aims to bring transparency to the coal supply chain.
Renewables fuel mandate
Over the eight years the mandate has been in place, the API has been working actively against it and has launched a number of campaigns to have Congress impose a repeal.
Rio Tinto to appeal Warkworth expansion block
Rio Tinto is to appeal a decision by a New South Wales that prevents expansion of the Warkworth coal mine in New South Wales, Australia.